Church Intervention

For decades local churches have struggled with the balance of authority and leadership.  Pastors are stepping out of ministry at an alarming rate.  Churches are splitting, divided over doctrines, leadership styles, personality conflicts, etc. Churches have become “big business” with corporate structures, board of directors, trustees, and constitutions.

Amidst great diversity, many congregations find themselves in the quandaries of division.  Foundations II Ministries has more that three decades of experience in local church work… within varied denominations and congregation types. 

"Years ago as a pastor when I experienced conflict in my church, I wish I had met someone who knew what I know today about resolving it.  It would have made all the difference in the world!"

Education
• BS in Chemistry and Bible from Baylor University
• MDIV in Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
• DMIN in Theology and Church Planting from Luther Rice Seminary
• Masters in Psychology from Madison University
• PHD in Psychology from Madison University 

Church Experience
• Pastored 22 years in churches ranging from 150 people to over 2000 in attendance
• 18 years of experience in church conflict resolution
• 12 years in pastoral coaching
• 12 years in Christ-O-Therapy counseling – more than 32,000 hours of counseling

Important Notes to a Proper Diagnosis

Note 1
Resolving conflict in a church requires expertise because of the many factors at play. Too often people wrongly assume that "he/she/they" are the sole problem.  When true root causes are not accurately diagnosed, attempts at initiating a solution only exacerbate people's frustration and sense of hopelessness.

Note 2
Six distinct areas need to be examined for a comprehensive and accurate diagnosis of the problem in every congregational setting.

1.   individual behavior
2.   interpersonal interactions (the dynamics of particular relationships)
3.   culture (shared values, unwritten rules, expectations, etc.)
4.   organizational structure (specified roles, decision making authority, policies and procedures, etc.)
5.   the theology of the church
6.   the history of the conflict.

Each of these areas impacts the other. All must be simultaneously considered. It is only an understanding of the whole that gives meaning to the parts.  It is only an understanding of the parts that gives meaning to the whole

Note 3
Ongoing conflict signals that a change needs to be made to the system. The expert church conflict resolution specialist is like a psychologist, sociologist, anthropologist, organizational analyst, theologian, and historian rolled into one who facilitates a group process that identifies specific and realistic long term solutions

Note 4
"What you accomplished with the cooperation of our pastor and board was simply as effective as the highest hopes of anyone involved."

Time-Critical Help for Churches

Dr. Bob allows pastoral staff to remain focused on their ministries instead of wading deeper into the conflict's quagmire, becoming stuck in and debilitated by it.

Dr. Bob provides an impartial and independent perspective from outside existing church or denominational relationships. This, in turn, insures participants a greater degree of safety in their candid and confidential conversations with Dr. Bob.

Dr. Bob knows how to gracefully help parties turn toward one another in truth.

Dr. Bob offers services that make financial sense. Given the departure of members and drop in giving conflict in the church causes, Dr. Bob’s expertise in making peace can be exceptionally cost effective.  There are no employment "overhead" expenses compared to regular staff (e.g. sick days, vacation, health insurance, retirement, etc.).

Dr. Bob is called upon only for the short period of time when services are actually needed.